Monday, July 07, 2008

Obama Travels to Israel in July

That's according to JTA
Barack Obama reportedly will visit Israel this month.

The presumptive Democratic Party candidate to succeed President Bush is expected to arrive in Israel on July 22 or 23 for a two- or three-day visit, Yediot Achronot reported Sunday.

Senator Obama (D-Ill.), who is seen as keen to boost his security credentials and support among American Jews ahead of the November vote, has confirmed he plans to come to Israel as part of a pre-election tour of the region but has not yet released dates.